John M. Jackson

John M. Jackson

@johnxlibris.bsky.social

Gardener. Father. Academic librarian. (bibliothecarius communicendi). I drink and I know things. https://johnxlibris.com #librarians #libraries #skybrarians

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John M. Jackson
@johnxlibris.bsky.social

UF Libraries is showcasing its wellness tech to students through tabling and outreach communications.uflib.ufl.edu/2026/10/05/w... 📚

communications.uflib.ufl.eduFirst Wellness Week at the Libraries a Success  » Communications » UF Libraries » University of FloridaBy Jennie Balchunas and Lisa Campbell To promote wellness in the libraries, librarians brought wellness technology directly to users through a series of outreach events at Library West, the Health Sci...
John M. Jackson
@johnxlibris.bsky.social

This month, academic libraries continued to engage with and promote critical AI literacy. Others used the latest Odyssey film to promote their collections. A few others supported students ($$$) by encouraging creative ways of engaging with library resources. www.johnxlibris.com/2026/08/rece... 📚

johnxlibris.comRecently in Academic Libraries: August 2026 - john, from the libraryThis August, academic libraries continued to promote critical AI literacy, showcase digital collections, fund student innovation, and more!
John M. Jackson
@johnxlibris.bsky.social

My colleagues and I at LMU published a free and open toolkit for marketing open educational resources (OER). Includes tips and templates for growing an OER program, including resources for faculty tenure and promotion needs. librarynews.lmu.edu/2026/08/lmu-... 📚

librarynews.lmu.eduLMU Librarians Create Free Marketing Toolkit for California Colleges and Universities - LMU Library NewsLibrarians from Loyola Marymount University and Saint Mary’s College created an openly licensed toolkit for marketing OERs.
John M. Jackson
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This month, the libraries of higher ed were: 🔋 using data to improve storage conditions 🏛️ digitizing constitutional history 🌪️ building oral histories of natural disasters 🦬 trying to survive Oregon Trail and more! 📚 www.johnxlibris.com/2026/07/rece...

johnxlibris.comRecently in Academic Libraries: July 2026 - john, from the libraryThe July, academic libraries were continuing to explore AI, become more energy efficient, digitize history, and conquer the Oregon Trail.
John M. Jackson
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UC Davis Library is doing some amazing things. Love the themed study rooms, staff recognition awards, and student art projects! 📚 library.ucdavis.edu/news/year-fo...

library.ucdavis.eduYear Four Update on the Library’s Strategic Plan – UC Davis LibraryAs we wrap up the fourth year of the library’s five-year strategic plan (2022-27), we are excited to share our progress to date in implementing the priorities identified in our plan. Priority 1 • Buil...
John M. Jackson
@johnxlibris.bsky.social

Back in May, DePaul University Library co-hosted the 24th annual Information Literacy Summit 📚 news.library.depaul.press/full-text/20...

news.library.depaul.pressSkepticism (Not Cynicism): Navigating Knowledge in a Time of Uncertainty - DePaul Library Co-hosts the 24th Annual Information Literacy Summit - The Full TextIn partnership with the College of DuPage, and with support from the RAILS grant for Continuing Education, the DePaul University Library co-hosted the 26th annual Information Literacy Summit on May 1,...
John M. Jackson
@johnxlibris.bsky.social

This month in academic libraries, we've got: 🐬 marine lab archives 🤖 the Pope's encyclical on AI 🏴‍☠️ the Backrooms 🍷 a wine writer residency 🏳️‍🌈 Pride reading recs And more: www.johnxlibris.com/2026/06/rece... 📚

johnxlibris.comRecently in Academic Libraries: June 2026 - john, from the libraryThis month in academic libraries, we've got indigenous digital archives, the Pope's encyclical on AI, student murals, Backrooms, and more!
John M. Jackson
@johnxlibris.bsky.social

Heard Libraries (Vanderbilt) host 7th Southern Library Support Staff Conference, expanded with support from IMLS 📚 newsonline.library.vanderbilt.edu/2026/06/hear...

newsonline.library.vanderbilt.eduHeard Libraries host seventh Southern Library Support Staff Conference, expanded in 2026 with support from IMLSLibrary professionals from across North America came together at Vanderbilt University May 27–29 for the 2026 Southern Library Support Staff Conference.
John M. Jackson
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This month in academic libraries, we’ve got: 🗺️ handcrafted city guides 🤖 AI frameworks 🔡 17th century type 💻 Sustainable coding practices 🌅 Video postcards 🧘🏽‍♀️ Possum yoga Read about all this and more: www.johnxlibris.com/2026/05/rece... 📚

johnxlibris.comRecently in Academic Libraries: May 2026 - john, from the libraryThis May, academic libraries drafted AI frameworks, celebrated dorm culture, taught sustainable coding, and made video postcards. And possums.
John M. Jackson
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I love libraries that regularly post lists of their recently processed or expanded archival collections: communications.uflib.ufl.edu/2026/05/12/r... 📚

communications.uflib.ufl.eduRecently Processed, Expanded or Revised Collections » Communications » UF Libraries » University of FloridaThe following collections in the Special and Area Studies Department have been recently processed, expanded or revised at the University of Florida. Cordel Literature Collection, 1930-2018 A collectio...
John M. Jackson
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At Fresno State, graduating library student assistants get to add digital bookplates to their favorite library books news.library.fresnostate.edu/2026/05/13/c... 📚

news.library.fresnostate.eduClass of 2026: Graduating library student assistants honored with digital bookplates on favorite library bookThe Library Graduating Students Selections Collection honors the essential contribution student assistants make to our work during their time at Fresno State.
John M. Jackson
@johnxlibris.bsky.social

Exciting things happened in academic libraries last month! In April, we saw libraries: ✈️ support student travel to conferences 🗿 find art inspiration in archives 🤖 develop AI policies to protect collections 👨🏼‍🦳 promote intergenerational learning and more: www.johnxlibris.com/2026/05/rece... 📚

johnxlibris.comRecently in Academic Libraries: April 2026 - john, from the libraryThis month, academic libraries found inspiration in archival objects, developed AI policies, hosted study jams, and fought misinformation.
John M. Jackson
@johnxlibris.bsky.social

University of Maryland BC Libraries has a full schedule of events for National Library Week, including a panel on libraries and democracy, a read-in, and maker event 📚 my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/libra...

my3.my.umbc.eduNational Library Week x UMBC BookFest Schedule of EventsThe Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery, Dresher Center for the Humanities, and UMBC Department of English invite you to celebrate National Library Week and UMBC BookFest, April 19-25, 2026...
John M. Jackson
@johnxlibris.bsky.social

Next month it will be all finals stress busting events, but this March academic libraries are: 🤖 forming critical AI learning communities 🗺️ repairing rare maps 🥕 starting seed libraries 👁️ revisiting the 1990s 📚 promoting collections for Women's History Month www.johnxlibris.com/2026/03/rece...

johnxlibris.comRecently in Academic Libraries: March 2026 - john, from the libraryThis month, academic libraries have been repairing rare books, forming critical AI learning communities, and revisiting the 1990s.